Krappy 1st rd Mock

[fredericklove]

Terrence Jones is ranked too high (he should be 5th or 6th). Harrison Barnes' potential and Sully's all around talent >>>> Terrence Jones (tweener)

[Krapinsky]

Terrence Jones is ranked too high (he should be 5th or 6th). Harrison Barnes' potential and Sully's all around talent >>>> Terrence Jones (tweener)

Ya, which is why that's the way I have it.

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[Krapinsky]

With a market like the twin cities it helps to take players you know wouldn't mind being their long term.

Did you forget you know who?

Why do you think we took two point guards?? One safe bet from a cold weather state.

[Relentless88]

I like this Mock. I would be really happy if the Raptors come out of this draft with Derrick Williams.

[Krapinsky]

***Updated with projected draft pick rights

1. Cleveland - Kyrie Irving (6'2'', PG, Duke, Fresh.)
2. Minnesota - Harrison Barnes (6'8'', SF, North Carolina, Fresh.)
3. Sacramento - Perry Jones (6'11'', PF, Baylor, Fresh.)
4. Washington - Jared Sullinger (6'9'', PF, Ohio State, Fresh.)
5. Toronto - Kemba Walker (6'0'', PG, UConn, Jr.)
6. Utah (from NJ) - Derrick Williams (6'9'', PF, Arizona, Soph.)
7. Detroit - John Henson (6'10", PF, UNC, Soph.)
8. Cleveland (from LAC) - Jonas Valanciunas (6'10'', C, Lithuania)
9. Milwaukee - Terrence Jones (6'9'', SF, Kentucky, Fresh.)
10. Charlotte - Enes Kanter (6'10'', PF, Turkey)
11. Golden State - Jan Vesely (6'11'', SF, Czech Republic)
12. Houston - Jeff Taylor (6'7", SF, Vanderbilt, Soph.)
13. Utah - Alec Burks (6'6'', SG, Colorado, Soph.)
14. Phoenix - Donatas Motiejunas (7'0'', PF, Lithuania)
15. Indiana - Marcus Morris (6'9'', PF, Kansas, Jr.)
16. Philadelphia - Jordan Hamilton (6'7'', SF, Texas, Soph.)
17. New York - Jimmer Fredette (6'2'', PG, BYU, Sr.)
18. Minnesota (via Memphis) - Brandon Knight (6'3'', PG, Kentucky, Fresh.)
19. Charlotte (from NO via POR) - Kawhi Leonard (6'7'', SF San Diego State, Soph.)
20. Washington (via Atlanta) - Chris Singleton (6'8'', SF, Florida State, Jr.)
21. Portland (from NO) - Kenneth Faried (6'8'', PF, Morehead State, Sr.)
22. Denver - Travis Leslie (6'4", SG, Georgia, Jr.)
23. Houston (From ORL via Phoenix) - Lucas Nogueira (7'0'', C, Brazil)
24. Oklahoma City - William Buford (6'5", SG, Ohio St., Jr.)
25. Chicago (from MIA via TOR) - E'Tuan Moore (6'4", SG, Purdue, Sr.)
26. New Jersey (from LAL) - Keith Benson (6'11", C, Oakland, Sr. )
27. Chicago - Justin Harper (6'10", PF, Richmond, Sr.)
28. Dallas - Markieff Morris (6'10", PF, Kansas, Soph.)
29. Boston - Nolan Smith (6'3'', SG, Duke, Sr.)
30. San Antonio - Trey Thompkins (6'10", PF, Georgia, Jr.)

[RTM]

Assuming Detroit doesn't move up from 7, and Irving, Sullinger and Williams are off the board (would seemingly be the top 3 targets), any one of Valaciunas, Kanter or Henson would be a justifiable pick, IMO.

[detroitKG]

He looks solid on D rebounding and blocking shots Henson that is..
I think he'd be a good fit next to Monroe, if the rest of the big names are off the board...

[Kirsten19]

U need someone athletic and long next to Monroe, Henson is 6'10" with 7'5" wingspan BUT he's just 210lb.

Henson is a project. If Valanciunas is available, i'd much rather have him

[Krapinsky]

U need someone athletic and long next to Monroe, Henson is 6'10" with 7'5" wingspan BUT he's just 210lb.

Henson is a project. If Valanciunas is available, i'd much rather have him

Valanciunas is a project too. I just have a hunch that (1) Monroe has more value going forward as a center and (2) Dumars will opt for the american player over the euro (Darko).

[princeofpalace]

U need someone athletic and long next to Monroe, Henson is 6'10" with 7'5" wingspan BUT he's just 210lb.

Henson is a project. If Valanciunas is available, i'd much rather have him

Valanciunas is a project too. I just have a hunch that (1) Monroe has more value going forward as a center and (2) Dumars will opt for the american player over the euro (Darko).

I think Jonas V is athletic enough to play PF. I personally would rather Detroit take Jonas V, Enes Kanter, Terrence Jones or J. Vesely over Henson. Henson has no offensive game and is simply too skinny to be a defensive player right now. He is years away, I don't see Detroit taking somebody that raw right now. Pistons need someone to excite the fanbase, so I think they will be look at guys who can make more of an immediate impact with less bust potential.

[mcfly1204]

Irving and Valanciunas is the direction I expect the Cavs to go in. They get a possible star in Irving, and a nice PF/C project. I could also see them taking Terrence Jones depending on who is left on the board.

[Krapinsky]

Henson and Walker seem to be the two most underrated prospects right now.

Compare Henson to Ed Davis at UNC last year. Henson is more athletic w/ more upside than Davis.

[S.W.A.N]

I like Kemba as the raps pick... With so many Pf's being projected as top 5 picks and half of the raps roster being Pf's nice to see a solid pg option available. Barnes would be great if he fell into raps range as well.

[Krapinsky]

3/26

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving (6’ 1” PG, Duke, Fr.)
2. Washington Wizards - Derrick Williams (6’ 9” F, Arizona, So.)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves - Harrison Barnes (6’ 8” G/F, North Carolina, So.)
4. Sacramento Kings - Perry Jones III (6’ 11” F, Baylor, Fr.)
5. Toronto Raptors - Brandon Knight (6’ 3” PG, Kentucky, Fr.)
6. Utah Jazz (from NJ) - Kemba Walker (6’ 1” PG, Connecticut, Jr.)
7. Detroit Pistons - Jonas Valanciunas (7’ 0” C, Lithuania, Int. ‘92)
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (from LAC) - Terrence Jones (6’ 8” F, Kentucky, Fr.)
9. Charlotte Bobcats – Enes Kanter (6’ 11” F/C, Turkey, Int. ‘92)
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Kawhi Leonard (6’ 7” F, San Diego State, So.)
11. Golden State Warriors - Jan Vesely (6’ 11” F, Czech Republic, Int. ‘90)
12. Utah Jazz - Alec Burks (6’ 6” SG, Colorado, So.)
13. Phoenix Suns - Jordan Hamilton (6’ 7” G/F, Texas, So.)
14. Houston Rockets - John Henson (6’ 10” PF, North Carolina, So.)
15. Indiana Pacers - Nikola Mirotic (6’ 10” F/C, Montenegro, Int. ‘92)
16. New York Knicks - Jimmer Fredette (6’ 2” PG, Brigham Young, Sr.)
17. Philadelphia Sixers - Donatas Motiejunas (7’ 0” F/C, Lithuania, Int. ‘90)
18. Minnesota Timberwolves (from MEM) – Lucas Nogueria (7’ 0” C, Brazil, Int. ‘92)
19. Washington Wizards (from ATL) - Chris Singleton (6’ 9” F, Florida State, Jr.)
20. Charlotte Bobcats (from NOH via POR) – Jeff Taylor (6’ 6” SF, Vanderbilt, Jr.)
21. Portland Trailblazers - Tristan Thompson (6'8" PF, Texas, Fr.)
22. Denver Nuggets - Marcus Morris (6’ 9” PF, Kansas, Jr.)
23. Houston Rockets (from ORL via PHX) – Nolan Smith (6'3" PG, Duke, Sr.)
24. Oklahoma City Thunder – Tobias Harris (6’ 8” PF, Tennessee, Fr.)
25. Chicago Bulls (from MIA via TOR) – Justin Harper (6’10”, PF, Richmond, Sr.)
26. Dallas Mavericks - Kenneth Faried (6’ 8” PF, Morehouse State, Sr.)
27. Boston Celtics – Tyler Zeller (6’ 11” F/C, UNC, Jr.)
28. New Jersey Nets (from LAL) – Travis Leslie (6’4”, SF, Georgia, So.)
29. Chicago Bulls – William Buford (6’5” SG, Ohio St., Jr.)
30. San Antonio Spurs – Kyle Singler (6’9”, SF, Duke, Sr.)

[djthesonicsfan]

Not bad, but if Singleton & Taylor are gone Justin Harper > Tobias Harris for the notSonics based on shooting & athleticism.

Very possible Presti offers Nate Robinson ($4.5M expiring) & next year's 2nd to swap up a few spots if he thinks Singleton will be taken prior to #24.

[tidho]

If the Cavaliers get the top pick its going to be Irving...which is why I wouldn't mind some lucky team pushing us down to #2, lol.
Barnes and Kantor/Burks is ideal although given their prelottery positions I think you have the Cavaliers about right with Irving and Jones.

[Krapinsky]

1 Cavaliers Kyrie Irving PG Duke
2 T-wolves Derrick Williams SF/PF Arizona
3 Jazz Brandon Knight PG Kentucky
4 Cavaliers Enes Kanter C Kentucky
5 Raptors Kemba Walker PG Connecticut
6 Wizards Kwahi Leonard SF San Diego State
7 Kings Jan Vesely SF/PF KK Partizan Belgrade
8 Pistons Bismack Biyombo C Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
9 Bobcats Donatas Motiejunas PF Benetton Treviso
10 Bucks Marcus Morris PF Kansas
11 Warriors Chris Singleton SF Florida St.
12 Jazz Alec Burks SG Colorado
13 Suns Jordan Hamilton SG/SF Texas
14 Rockets Jonas Valciunas PF/C Jonas Valanciunas
15 Pacers Tristan ThompsonPF Texas
16 76ers Nikola Vucevic C Southern Cal.
17 Knicks Kenneth Faried PF Moorhead St.
18 Wizards Klay Thompson SG Washington St.
19 Bobcats Josh Selby SG Kansas
20 T-wolves Jimmer Fredette PG BYU
21 Blazers Markieff Morris PF Kansas
22 Nuggets Lucas Nogueria C MMT Estudiantes
23 Rockets Tobias Harris PF Tennessee
24 Thunder Nikola Mirotic SG UCLA
25 Celtics Travis Leslie SG/SF Georgia
26 Mavericks Reggie Jackson PG Boston College
27 Nets Jimmy Butler SF Marquette
28 Bulls Tyler Honeycut SF UCLA
29 Spurs Nolan Smith PG Duke
30 Bulls Justin Harper PF Richmond

[shangrila]

Warriors need height more than wing depth, so I'd imagine they would pick Valanciunis if he fell that far. Knicks will probably go with a point of the future since there's no bigs and, really, they've got someone who brings what Faried brings in Turiaf anyway. Hate Fredette for the Wolves and I would be a little surprised if Markieff fell that far.

Also, with the Thunder, did you mean Mirotic or Malcolm Lee?